Brazil
Brazil Becomes Home for South American Race Club
MIAMI – The Race Club, a swimming program founded by three-time Olympian Gary Hall, Jr. in 2003, is pleased to announce its first satellite program in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
“It has always been my vision to expand The Race Club beyond the U.S. borders to further expand training and competition opportunities for elite swimmers of […]
Brazil Steps Up Anti-Doping Efforts in Wake of Positive Tests
With the Rebeca Gusmao controversy far from over (her court date is March 7th with the Court of Arbitration for Sport) and the positive test of Rogerio Karfunkelstein just revealed, Brazilian Swimming is taking steps to make sure that they are not embarrassed by any positive tests by its Olympic-bound athletes. As such, the Brazilian governing […]
Rebeca Gusmao Faces Jail Time
Many athletes around the world are saying that the 6 month jail sentence handed down to America’s fallen star Marion Jones is the best way to prevent doping in sports as it shows those thinking about doping that they will face real consequences. Perhaps influenced by that model, Brazilian prosecutors have filed criminal charges against the recently […]
Brazil’s Medal Hope Pereira Uses Windsurfing as Olympic Prep
While many swimmers around the world were in the middle of intense Christmas training, Brazil’s Pan Am star and podium hopeful Thiago Pereira was windsurfing. Pereira, who broke the 200IM (scm) world record this year (later bested by Laszlo Cseh), was under orders from his coach to have fun in order to take some of […]
Rebeca Gusmao Ordered to Return Pan Am Games Medals
It is being reported that Brazilian swimmer Rebeca Gusmao headlines a list of four athletes who have been told that they must return their Pan American Games medals because of positive doping tests.
The Strategy to Catch Gusmao Revealed
“Are you blind?” That was the question that head of the medical commission of the Pan American Games Eduardo de Rose was asked by his 10 year old grandson about Brazilian swimmer Rebeca Gusmao. As a result, de Rose “laid a trap” for Gusmao that eventually led to the positive test for which she is […]
Gusmao Update: It Hits the Fan
Rebeca Gusmao is in trouble. The Brazilian Swimmer is facing a battle on multiple fronts as FINA and Brazilian authorities are seeking action against her in the doping case being brought against her. The Brazilian sprint star is facing allegations that she (and a scientist that worked closely with her and then resigned last week) were […]
Gusmao Court Date for November 14, Will Not Be Suspended in Interim
Reports coming out of Brazil say that Rebeca Gusmao, double gold medalist from this year’s Pan American Games, will have her case heard by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on November 14, and should have a ruling by the end of that month. If you’ll recall, Gusmao returned a positive test in May […]
Venezuela Petitions to Expedite Rebeca Gusmao Case
The Venezuelan Olympic Committee is petitioning that the case of Brazilian swimmer Rebecca Gusmao’s positive drug test be sped up at the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland. No surprise, this is not in the interest of the greater good, but rather because Venezuela stands to benefit in the overall Pan American tallies if […]
Gusmao Case Headed for Court of Arbitration for Sport
As we reported, it appears that Brazilian swimmer Rebeca Gusmao, winner of four medals at the Pan American Games, has failed a banned substances test. But, similarly to the Ous Mellouli and Ian Thorpe case, that test was back in May 2006. We are just finding out about it. Also similar to the Ian Thorpe […]
Brazilian Championships Conclude, Another South American Record Goes Down
The Brazilian National Championships concluded yesterday, but not without another South American Record, this time from Gabriella Silva in the 50 fly (27.55). Do-it-all man Thiago Pereira was solid in another off event and Lucas Salatta had a fantastic 200 back as well.
Fast Times at Unique Time of Year at Brazilian Championships
Some of the NCAA’s finest swimmers are still down in Brazil representing their home clubs this week, including Florida’s Lucas Salatta and Auburn’s Cesar Cielo. Though these athletes may be missing out on some preseason training, it at least appears that they are in good shape as some pretty swift swimming came out of the meet today.
How Good is Thiago Pereira and How Good Are the World’s Medley Swimmers?
Lost in the Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte, Laszlo Cseh shuffle seems to be Brazil’s Thiago Pereira. The fourth place finisher from last month’s World Championships has continued his steady improvement this year, and is currently putting on a show at the Maria Lenk Championships in Brazil. The medley star has now set a new national […]
Ryan Lochte Not Competing at Brazilian Nationals
Rumor out of Florida yesterday was that Ryan Lochte would not be attending the Brazilian Nationals. A source told me that the “athlete” visa that he had applied for and received did not get him into the country and was only valid for the Pan American Games this summer. According to Bestswimming.br, the […]
Fernando Scherer Announces His Retirement
According to terra.com.br, Fernando Scherer, known as ‘Xuxa’ in Brazil, has announced that he is retiring from the sport of swimming. Scherer has not competed since the 2005 World Championships, where he placed 5th place in the 50 fly.
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